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David Victorious over Goliath

1722
(Italian, 1652–1725)
Italy, Florence, 18th century
terracotta
Overall: 41.3 x 47.6 x 31.5 cm (16 1/4 x 18 3/4 x 12 3/8 in.)
Gift of Harold T. Clark in memory of Mrs. William B. Sanders 1966.126
Location: 301 Baroque Sculpture Mezzanine
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David was a popular figure in Florentine art and often embodied civic liberty.

Description

This terracotta model was used to cast part of a series of bronzes on religious subjects. Foggini depicted David humbly, a compelling contrast to the more traditional Florentine approach of David as a proud victor. The subject of David was especially important because he had long symbolized Florence: the city was often able to overcome its larger rivals, much like David defeated the giant Goliath.
David Victorious over Goliath

David Victorious over Goliath

1722

Giovanni Battista Foggini

(Italian, 1652–1725)
Italy, Florence, 18th century

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